Nursery Practitioner (Level 3 / EYTS / QTS)
Make a Difference Every Day at Child First Nursery
If you're a qualified Level 3 Nursery Practitioner or hold EYTS or QTS, you're probably looking for more than just your next role. You're looking for a nursery where you'll feel appreciated, supported, and inspired every day—a place where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.
At Child First Nursery, that's exactly what we offer.
We're proud to have created a warm, welcoming environment where children, families, and staff thrive together. Our commitment to high-quality care is reflected in our 9.5/10 parent rating on daynurseries.co.uk, with families regularly praising our caring team, nurturing environment, and the positive experiences their children enjoy every day.
When you join Child First Nursery, you'll become part of a passionate and supportive team that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
Why Choose Child First Nursery?
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, valued, and inspired to explore—and we believe the same is true for our team.
As a growing nursery, we're committed to investing in our people. From your first day, you'll receive a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and continuous professional development opportunities to help you build confidence, expand your skills, and progress your career.
We work hard to create a positive, friendly workplace where everyone's contributions are recognised and where you'll feel supported to be your very best.
About the Role
As a Nursery Practitioner, you'll play an important role in creating a stimulating, caring, and inclusive environment where every child can learn, develop, and flourish.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality care and learning experiences for children.
- Supporting engaging indoor and outdoor activities that encourage curiosity and development.
- Assisting with snack times, mealtimes, and daily routines.
- Working closely with the Room Leader and wider nursery team.
- Contributing ideas to activity planning based on children's interests and developmental needs.
- Supporting each child's individual learning journey through meaningful interactions.
- Building positive partnerships with parents, carers, and colleagues.
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming learning environment.
- Following all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies and procedures.
You'll be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about giving every child the very best start in life.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years, or holds EYTS or QTS.
- Passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
- Caring, enthusiastic, and committed to delivering exceptional childcare.
- A positive team player with excellent communication skills.
- Able to build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
What We Offer
We know our people are our greatest asset, so we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and reward your hard work.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- 60% staff childcare discount
- Company pension scheme
- Company social events
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks provided during your shift
- Employee discount scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- High street retail discounts
- Employee referral programme with rewards of up to £1,500
- Bank holidays off
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Health and wellbeing support
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
At Child First Nursery, safeguarding is fundamental to everything we do. Every member of our team shares responsibility for creating a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children can thrive.
All staff receive regular safeguarding training to help them recognise and respond appropriately to concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other welfare issues. We work in close partnership with parents, carers, Children's Social Care, health professionals, and other agencies whenever necessary to ensure children receive the support and protection they need.
We are committed to maintaining an open and supportive culture where both families and colleagues feel confident raising concerns, knowing they will always be listened to respectfully and acted upon appropriately.
Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of relevant qualifications.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a nursery where you'll be welcomed, valued, and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and be part of a team that's passionate about giving children the very best start in life while supporting one another every step of the way.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Pay: £13.00-£13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
